The Amazing Spider-Man Spinoff Sinister Six Gets a Director

Drew Goddard is closing in on a deal with Sony Pictures to direct the villain-centric Spidey spinoff, Sinister Six.

We knew that the Cabin in the Woods director was writing the Sinister Six screenplay, and he's been the front-runner to helm the flick for some time. According to Deadline, the final deal is all but locked into place.

Goddard will work with The Amazing Spider-Man series producers Matt Tolmach and Avi Arad to form "a franchise brain trust to expand the universe for the brand and to develop a continuous tone and thread throughout the films.” In short, Marvel Cinematic Universe-style interlocking.

While the super-villain team Sinister Six has evolved throughout the years in comic books, the original six villains were Doctor Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Sandman and The Vulture. Alongside this spinoff, Sony is also developing a solo movie for Venom.